Brecon

Brecon
Charity
Health

Cancer Research Wales Brecon and Sennybridge Branch raises £185,000 in ten years

Cancer Research Wales’ Brecon and Sennybridge committee has raised a whopping £185,000 for Wales’ leading cancer research charity since 2008. This staggering amount has been raised thanks to the hard work and determination of the women within the group and all the funds have gone towards supporting Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor universities as they contribute […]

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Brecon
Cardiff
News
Tourism
Travel

Met Graduate’s Ambitious Plan to Bring Wales to the World

A Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has undertaken an ambitious business venture with the goal of developing Wales’ standing as a premiere holiday destination for tourists across the globe. Isra Sulaman, who graduated in 2016 having emigrated to Wales from Sudan at the age of 14, was inspired to begin her enterprise Avalon after collecting donations […]

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Brecon
Construction
Mid Wales
Powys

Powys Council & Construction Futures Wales announce Supplier Engagement Days

Powys Council & Construction Futures Wales have jointly announced two supplier engagement days for local construction companies. These events will provide local construction businesses with a valuable opportunity to join the local authority supply chain, and businesses who attend will be able to have a 1-2-1 meeting to pitch their business to the Powys Procurement […]

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Claire and Nicola, who donated her kidney to save Jamie
Brecon
Charity
Food & Drink
News

Brecon Restauranteur tightens her trainers for Kidney Wales after husband’s kidney transplant

A restauranteur from Brecon is taking on the Nation Radio Cardiff 10K, hoping to raise vital funds for Kidney Wales. Clare Mullen chose to enter the 10K race that will be held on 2 September, in support of her husband Jamie following his fight with kidney failure that saw him require a transplant. Jamie, a […]

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Brecon
News

Brecon Beacons Trekfest returns in 2019

The ultimate UK trekking challenge, TrekFest, returns on 6th July 2019! Taking place in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, TrekFest is the ideal challenge for beginners looking to take on their first trekking challenge or experienced trekkers searching for their next adventure! Since 2013, TrekFest has raised almost £2 million for charities nationwide; by […]

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Brecon
Food & Drink
News

All-female Whisky Distillers Driving Success at Penderyn

When it comes to drinking alcohol, the stereotypes abound – and certainly the marketing is clear, women are supposed to enjoy sparkling wine, fruity cocktails and the latest flavoured gins.  Men on the other hand, drink beer and scotch, with the more expensive whiskys being the preferred tipple of the rich man at the end […]

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